Texas Legislature approves $153 billion two year budget
Leaders finalize a two year state budget totaling 153 billion dollars with a high teacher pay raise, border security funding, and 2.5 billion left unspent to aid school property tax relief. The plan funds Healthinsure for children, Rainy Day Fund growth, and 43 million for homeland security plus 65 million for law enforcement.
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Memorial shines for Army soldier Kris Higdon in Taji
Army Staff Sgt. Kris Higdon, 25, died Tuesday when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit in Taji, Iraq. Pfc. Robert A. Worthington also died. Higdon, a Fort Lewis based 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment member, left behind wife Makayne and daughter Kacie. He was remembered as loyal, patient, and playful, with family and church members praising his service and spirit.
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FutureGen moves toward final site selection in Texas candidate
The FutureGen Alliance advances toward choosing a final site for the federal coal plant. Draft environmental impact statements for four proposed sites include Odessa. Local officials express optimism about Odessa, while public hearings are set across Texas and Illinois in June. An October decision is expected.
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